Community & Economic Development

MissionTo ensure the orderly and efficient development of the city through effective administration of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, and compliance with adopted building codes.

Responsibilities

Overall Planning & Development Assistance

Business Retention & Expansion

Business Attraction

Floodplain Management & Enforcement

CRS - Community Rating System

Zoning Administration & Enforcement

Board of Zoning Appeals

The five members of the Board of Zoning Appeals are appointed at large by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. Meetings are scheduled as needed on Tuesday at 6:00 pm the same night as the Planning Commission. Their purpose is to consider appeals and variances to official decisions pertaining to the City's Zoning Ordinance.

Planning Commission

The nine members of the Planning Commission are appointed at large by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm at City Hall. Their purpose is to adopt and amend land use regulations governing land use development, rezoning, platting and subdivision of land as well as approve planning documents.